Keto Mandazi
Craving the warm, spiced aroma of mandazi but looking to keep it keto-friendly? This Keto Mandazi recipe offers a guilt-free twist on the classic East African treat, perfect for anyone following a low-carb diet. Made with almond flour and coconut flour, lightly sweetened with erythritol, and infused with hints of nutmeg and cinnamon, these golden, deep-fried delights deliver all the flavor and fluffiness you love without the carbs. With simple pantry staples like coconut milk, eggs, and vanilla extract, you’ll create a moist, perfectly textured dough that fries to perfection in just 15 minutes. Pair this keto snack with your favorite coffee or tea for a cozy, indulgent experience. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon treat, this low-carb mandazi is the ultimate keto-friendly comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Almond flour
- 0.5 cup Coconut flour
- 0.5 cup Erythritol
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 3 large Eggs
- 0.5 cup Coconut milk
- 0.25 cup Unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 cups Oil for frying (e.g., coconut or avocado oil)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together almond flour, coconut flour, erythritol, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt.
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until they are frothy, then add coconut milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms. The dough should be moist but not sticky. If it's too dry, add a tablespoon of coconut milk at a time until it reaches the desired consistency.
Divide the dough into two portions. Roll each portion into a ball and flatten it into a disc about 1/2 inch thick on a lightly floured surface using additional almond flour.
Cut each disc into eight equal wedges, like slicing a pizza.
Heat the oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. The oil should be hot, but not smoking; about 350°F (175°C) is ideal.
Carefully place 3-4 mandazi pieces in the oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry each side for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove the mandazi from the oil using a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Repeat the frying process with the remaining pieces.
Serve warm as a delightful snack or dessert.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6126 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 641.3 g | 822% | |
| Saturated Fat | 456.2 g | 2281% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 687 mg | 229% | |
| Sodium | 1789 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 218.8 g | 80% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 45.8 g | 164% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.6 g | ||
| Protein | 72.1 g | 144% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 544 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 12.9 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 730 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
